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November 27, 2017
#msleg chairmen Rep. Smith, Sen. Fillingane tamp down talk of cigarette tax increase
Analysis: Chairmen tamp down talk of big jump in tobacco tax In separate interviews with The Associated Press last week, House Ways and Means Chairman Jeff Smith and Senate Finance Chairman Joey Fillingane said the advocates are unlikely to get the full $1.50 a pack increase — and there’s no guarantee they will get anything…
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November 22, 2017
@SenatorWicker Statement on FCC Draft Order to Restore Internet Freedom
RELEASE Wicker Statement on FCC Draft Order to Restore Internet Freedom WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., a senior member of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, today released the following statement upon the release of Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Ajit Pai’s draft “Restoring Internet Freedom Order,” which was circulated to his…
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November 22, 2017
@AGJimHood announces arrest of PERS employee for embezzlement
Mississippi employee arrested for embezzlement Attorney General Jim Hood, in a news release Tuesday, said 31-year-old Amanda Combs, of Brandon, turned herself in to the Warren County Sheriff’s Office, after being indicted on three counts of embezzlement by a public employee. Jail records did not indicate if she has an attorney. While working in the…
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November 22, 2017
Ocean Springs Aldermen vote 6-1 to require flying of #msflag at City Hall
Resolution passes to allow state flag at OS City Hall Aldermen voted 6-1 to amend the city’s code of ordinances and require the state flag be flown at all city buildings no matter what. Alderman Ricky Authement was the one vote against the resolution. “That flag has not flown at city hall for 10 years…
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November 21, 2017
Mississippi unemployment rate falls to 4.9%
MISSISSIPPI’S JOB GROWTH JACKSON, Miss. (WCBI) – Mississippi’s job market continues to improve, as unemployment falls and payrolls rise. Last month, the state jobless rate fell to 4.9%, which ties an all-time low set this May. WCBI 11/17/17
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November 21, 2017
Board of Education considers teacher licensing flexibility
Mississippi’s teacher shortage prompts proposed license flexibility At its Nov. 9 meeting, the state Board of Education voted to begin modifications for a special license that has a number of requirements, including testing competent in certain subject matters. The modification would allow the state to issue a one-year license to teachers who hold at least…
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November 21, 2017
Higgins takes jab at MDA, says #msflag, #HB1523 hurt state
Regional director criticizes Mississippi economic agency Joe Max Higgins is chief executive officer of Golden Triangle Development LINK, based in Columbus. He told The Commercial Dispatch that he believes Mississippi Development Authority leaders have a combative relationship with local and regional development groups. Higgins said MDA director Glenn McCullough tries to dictate where companies will…
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November 21, 2017
Gov. Bryant wants 2 percent placed in reserve this #msleg session
Bryant wants to follow law, set aside 2 percent of revenue JACKSON – Gov. Phil Bryant is setting as a goal for the upcoming fiscal year to follow existing law and appropriate only 98 percent of projected revenue. While the law requiring 2 percent of revenue to be placed in reserves each year has been…
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November 21, 2017
PEER report finds sloppy vehicle record keeping for state employees
Mississippi agencies sloppy on vehicle records, report says JACKSON, Miss. (WTOK) – A new report shows that Mississippi’s state agencies are keeping bad records when it comes to the vehicles employees drive. The state of Mississippi owns more than 7,000 vehicles. But the PEER report says that’s only an approximation since the records are incomplete…
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November 21, 2017
@SenatorWicker Commends @POTUS Trump’s Asia Tour
RELEASE Wicker Commends Trump’s Asia Tour Focus on Fair Trade Deals Is a Win for U.S. Workers President Trump has completed the longest presidential tour of Asia in nearly three decades, visiting five countries in 12 days. The stops in Japan, South Korea, Vietnam, China, and the Philippines did not always receive fanfare in U.S.…
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November 21, 2017
Board of Nursing spends $48,900 annually for lobbying at #msleg
Mississippi Board of Nursing paid contract lobbyist with $244,500 in taxpayer funds According to an examination of lobbying records by the Mississippi Independent, the Mississippi Board of Nursing has used $244,500 in taxpayer funds to pay a contract lobbyist. The board — which regulates the state’s nurses and nurse practitioners — has paid Marvin Bobinger…
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November 20, 2017
AG Jim Hood chides Trump – announces intention to “gorge” pharma companies of profits
The Opioid Files: More Than 100 States and Cities Are Suing Drug Companies President Donald Trump declared the opioid epidemic a public health emergency last month, but neither he nor Congress have made extra money available for states and localities to deal with it. Hood wishes Trump “would put his money where his mouth is”…
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Jeremy Pittari
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June 20, 2025
Mississippi K-12, higher education boards adopt policy to handle DEI complaints
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Daniel Tyson
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June 20, 2025
Mississippi Governor signs bulk of appropriations bills into law, setting $7.135 billion FY 2026 budget
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June 20, 2025
Magnolia Mornings: June 20, 2025
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June 17, 2025
Balch & Bingham’s Hoffmann appointed Honorary Consul of Belgium for Mississippi and Alabama
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Bernard Condon, Associated Press
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June 16, 2025
The Trump family’s next venture, a mobile phone company
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Lynne Jeter
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June 15, 2025
Will Bradham expands business his father needed
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C.H. Spurgeon
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June 20, 2025
Outside the camp
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Dennis Waszak Jr., Associated Press
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June 19, 2025
From ‘Love Island’ to the practice field, Jaxson Dart is already fitting in with the Giants’ QBs
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Susan Marquez
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June 19, 2025
Jackson’s Levure features all natural wines
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Sid Salter
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June 18, 2025
Mississippi was once the scene 62 years ago of a federalized National Guard at Ole Miss
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Kelley Williams
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June 17, 2025
Georgia’s PSC is in the game on data centers, Mississippi’s has been benched
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Kimberly Ross
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June 17, 2025
Perceived hypocrisy does not an excuse make for violent mob-driven riots
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